23 Re-assembly is basically the reverse of disassembly. Laying your parts out in an orderly fashion and referring to the FSM are invaluable at this stage. Unless, that is, you're our installer, Synchrotech lead tech Steve Vasquez. With over 700 re-builds under his belt, he could do this in his sleep, blindfolded, with one hand tied behind his back. Using all his faculties, a full rebuild takes him about an hour.23 Re-assembly is basically the reverse of disassembly. Laying your parts out in an order 24 Genuine Honda manual transmission oil is what Synchrotech recommends using with either the OEM or carbon synchros, and it's important to lube bearings, gears, synchros, and sleeves with a bit of it upon re-assembly.24 Genuine Honda manual transmission oil is what Synchrotech recommends using with either 24, cont. 24, cont. 25 Once main- and countershaft assemblies are back together, check the action of gear selection (pictured from top to bottom is a downshift from Second to First), to verify that nothing funky is going on, signifying improper installation.25 Once main- and countershaft assemblies are back together, check the action of gear sel 25, cont. 26 A little transmission assembly lube or oil on the oil seals and bearings does wonders to get them in their place.26 A little transmission assembly lube or oil on the oil seals and bearings does wonders 26, cont. 27 After replacing the differential/final drive assembly, the needle plate set, magnet, etc., and assembling each shaft, join the gears with their forks on the table, lift them together, and replace into the clutch housing just like you pulled them out.27 After replacing the differential/final drive assembly, the needle plate set, magnet, e 27, cont. 28 Re-install the rest of the clutch housing innards removed in Step 7, and make sure to coat the gears, selectors and forks with transmission assembly lube if you're not planning to install the transmission and drive right away. If you are, a good coating of transmission oil will suffice.28 Re-install the rest of the clutch housing innards removed in Step 7, and make sure to 29 Hondabond is so good, it's been suggested to us by Toyota techs. Apply a liberal coating to the clutch housing's mating surface and re-install the transmission housing. Remember to compress the snap-ring when you do, and make sure the ring brake stopper's tab (underneath the mainshaft's largest bearing) is in the correct position to slide into its spot in the transmission housing.29 Hondabond is so good, it's been suggested to us by Toyota techs. Apply a liberal coati 29, cont. 29, cont. 30 Re-install the components you took off in the first few steps, affix your Synchrotech sticker and you're done. Re-install the transmission, fill with Honda manual transmission oil, and enjoy all the buttery smooth shifting and high-rpm synchronization you can throw at it (after a short break-in period, of course)-the difference really is night and day. Make sure to change transmission oil after your first drive, to remove any residual gunk, assembly lube or initial shedding.30 Re-install the components you took off in the first few steps, affix your Synchrotech HOTBOX Synchrotech Transmissions n/a AK 905-592-5900 http://synchrotech-transmissions.com « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | View Full Article By Luke Munnell Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
